Impress your guests with these easy, elegant Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust! This is one of the best easy unusual appetizers and combines creamy goat cheese, a hint of floral lavender, and sweet honey, all coated in crunchy pistachios. These bite-sized truffles offer a surprising blend of flavors and textures, making them the perfect starter for any gathering, whether casual or gourmet.
Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust
Delight guests with these simple yet sophisticated Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust. Featuring creamy goat cheese, floral lavender, sweet honey, and a crunchy pistachio coating, these unique appetizers bring a touch of elegance and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
- 200g soft goat cheese, at room temperature
- 30g honey
- 2g dried culinary lavender buds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 100g pistachios, finely chopped
- 20g dried cranberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, honey, lavender buds, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
- In a shallow dish, mix the finely chopped pistachios and cranberries.
- After chilling, use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to portion out approximately 10g of the goat cheese mixture for each truffle.
- Roll each portion into a ball using your hands. If the mixture becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
- Roll each cheese ball in the pistachio-cranberry mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
- Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- To serve, arrange the truffles on a platter. For best flavor, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before eating.
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
---|---|---|
Calories | 280 | 14% |
Total Fat | 22g | 34% |
Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugars | 8g | – |
Protein | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.